Neena builds a Stick Chair

Neena’s stick chair project by Les Kenny

Neena’s first build. Neena came to build a folding stick chair – not for herself but as a gift for a friend of hers who was moving into her first house. She was a real rip into it type person – Once started she wouldn’t come up for a breath until the job was done. Marvelous. Neena used existing BuildEazy plans for her project. The plans and instructions can be seen here www.buildeazy.com/stickchair-1.html . See her story below, followed by a sequence of photos, and at the end of the page is a comments section if you would like to add your tuppence worth.

Neena says…
Saw an add for a novice workshop for woman to build something out of wood and thought it would be an excellent opportunity to make something along with some expert guidance.

I owned an electric drill that really didn’t get used much, so jumped at the chance to build a gorgeous chair that he suggested would be perfect for my first project. I wanted to make this for a dear friend who was moving into a new home and needed a special chair to have her morning coffee in. She was delighted with this treasure that will last forever.

The plans were straight forward and far easier to build than I could’ve ever imagined. It was a delight working with Les who is a real character that made my nerves diminish making this a fun workshop.

He was a great and patient mentor, making me realize my potential was far greater than I had ever given myself credit for. So much so, I decided to make something for me, needing a cupboard in my laundry to fit into a 26cm gap and all the cupboards were 40cm.
So I can tick off: hand drill, drop saw, drill (holes).
Now I’ve done that it has spurred me on and setting my sights onto greater challenges like a veggie patch or bar made out of pallets. I now have the confidence & skills to build almost anything.
Thanks Les